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• Knowledge & skills framework
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• NHS job evaluation

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Agenda for Change

Knowledge & Skills Framework

What is the NHS Knowledge & Skills Framework?
The NHS KSF is a system for describing the knowledge and skills that NHS staff need to apply in their work. It is one of the three key strands within Agenda for Change. These are:

1. the NHS KSF and the development review process;
2. job evaluation; and
3. terms and conditions.

What is the purpose of the KSF?
The NHS KSF and development review process is about lifelong learning. The Agenda for Change national agreement includes a commitment to introduce a system of annual development reviews and to create development opportunities of all staff.

Find out more about how KSF affects you.

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KSF Reinvigoration

Reinvigorating the knowledge and skills framework - it gives all staff a contractual right to access learning and development opportunities. more..

Embedding the Knowledge and Skills Framework : KSF Benefits

The purpose of this letter is to update you on, and seek your support for important work to ensure that the benefits of Agenda for Change are realised through the full use of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) more..

CONTACT DETAILS • For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at work • Karen Jennings is the head of the UNISON Healthcare team: UNISON Healthcare 1 Mabledon Place London WC1H 9AJ Email: health@unison.co.uk

Pay matters A fair deal for public service workers

AGENDA FOR CHANGE - A SUMMARY: A4C is the biggest thing to happen to NHS pay and conditions since the health service was first formed in 1948. Download a summary document in PDF format and recent revisions in PDF format

YOUR QUESTIONS: is there an area of the proposed A4C agreement you would like further information on? Do you need further clarification on a particular aspect? If so, please contact your regional health officer.

LINKS: for a list of useful websites go to our Links page. Check out what's happening in your region on our Coming Events page.

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